Nice rumours Feldster.

i've heard the sheed to magic rumour.

on jason kidd, i dont think he'll go knicks. they'd much rather rubio imo.

ive heard the blazers are after a veteran PG, and hinrich, andre miller & kidd have been mentioned. Of thosem i'd only want hinrich.

also, i dont know why the clips would decline any deal involving randoplh. they already have a good team (davis, gordon, thornton, griffen, kaman) with alright bench guys. z-bo will just ruin the team.-but i dunno why the girzzlies would want him, as they have already too many bigs with thabeet, gasol, warrick & arthur all wanting time.

Yea, the Randolph one confused me, as I can't see Randolph and Kaman both playing at the Clips next year, and I think the Clips would prefer Kaman of those two, so I'd imagine Randolph would be on the move...

Yea, I can see Hinrich at the Blazers... I certainly can't see him playing No. 2 to Derrick Rose at Chicago for another year.

yeah it was a good idea by the Timberwolves to get all their cards and trade for what they want.

Another daily dose of rumors:

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Restricted free agent Raymond Felton is likely to remain with the Bobcats. "I don't see any situation where he's not with us," manager partner Michael Jordan said Thursday. "I anticipate us keeping Raymond Felton, without a doubt." Felton has said that he'd love to return to Charlotte, and that he loves playing for coach Larry Brown. The Bobcats exercised Felton's $5.5 million qualifying offer, affirming his restricted status, but now a long-term contract will be a topic of conversation.

Charlotte Observer

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The 18-year-old point guard Ricky Rubio is receiving offers to play for clubs in Turkey and Real Madrid. No progress has been made on Rubio's large buyout from his Spanish team. It is believed that the guard would prefer to play in New York. Donnie Walsh called his former protege David Kahn with an inquiry but the Wolves are attempting to hold on to Rubio.

New York Post

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Amaré Stoudemire and his agent have not heard from any other NBA team about the possibility of acquiring him or any interest in securing his future with a contract extension. Stoudemire's agent, Charles Grantham, said he would like to hear a commitment from the Suns. "Either he's in or out," Grantham said Sunday while in Phoenix. "You're going to have to really make a commitment to him that he's part of your program going forward and that you're going to work around him. Those decisions seemingly are still up in the air. They are going to have to be made at some point. You'll have to talk about either committing to him or trading him. "Those discussions haven't happened yet." Stoudemire is looking for an extension this summer. Stoudemire commented this month to media in other cities about how well he would fit in with other teams if he was a 2010 free agent. "It didn't come from Amaré saying, 'I don't want to be in Phoenix,' " Grantham said. "If the Suns are committed to him, he doesn't have to become an unrestricted free agent."

Arizona Central

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According to a Twitter post from Ric Bucher, Portland has interest in both Andre Miller and Hedo Turkoglu. In order to acquire Miller, the Blazers would likely have to complete a sign and trade transaction. But if Portland secures Turkoglu, it would likely be a free agent signing.

Ric Bucher @ Twitter

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The Mavericks want to re-sign Jason Kidd, but several teams are expected to make a play for the point guard. Free agency officially opens on Wednesday, and the Cavaliers, Trail Blazers, Celtics, Knicks, and possibly even the Lakers are expected to show interest. New York can only offer the mid-level exception, worth between $5 and $6 million, while Portland is the only one of the aforementioned clubs with sizable cap room. Dallas has maintained that re-signing Kidd is a priority.

Dallas Morning News

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Shaquille O'Neal claims that the Trail Blazers were interested in trading for him this past February. O'Neal says he vetoed a trade to Portland in a conversation with Suns general manager Steve Kerr. "During the middle of the season, Steve said Portland was interested," said O'Neal. "He said was I interested in going to Portland? I told him no, so he stopped that." However, Portland is denying O'Neal's claims. "Why would we when we've got Greg (Oden) developing and we've already got (Joel) Przybilla?" said a Blazers official. "If were in go-for-it mode, maybe we would be more interested."

Sports Illustrated

i hope we (blazers) dont sign miller.

i def want hinrich, and think turk could be a good addition.

also, i read a whole list of offers that memphis got for the second pick today.

some included:

Suns: Amare for Gay & pick 2
Thunder: deal involving Collison
Rockets: Head and Landry for Gay & pick 2.

all in all, most of the deals involved trading away gay and thabeet.

Basketball Fans watch kinda funny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ylarBerl78

Helluva lot of rumors and actions today:

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The Thunder have cap space, but are unlikely to pursue free agents such as Hedo Turkoglu or Ben Gordon. "We've been fortunate to create some (salary cap) flexibility," Sam Presti said. "But at the same time, we'll continue to be methodical about decisions on how we build our team. "We feel good about the position we're in. We think we have a young group of guys that work hard and like playing with each other. But it's our job to explore ways to maximize the group. That's part of the process in free agency." Players who might interest Presti are restricted free agents, young players with upside. In those cases, that player's current team has the opportunity to match the Thunder's offer. "You can sign players, but I also think there will be opportunities via trade," Presti said. "But it's not going to be prudent to let restlessness be our nemesis. We need to approach this summer with an eye toward the future as well as the present."

The Oklahoman

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Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News reported that the Wolves turned down a deal with the Houston Rockets that would have resulted in Aaron Brooks and Shane Battier headed to Minnesota for Ricky Rubio.

NY Daily News

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Mehmet Okur is "leaning toward opting out" of his contract with the Jazz and could make the decision official as soon as Monday, Okur's agent, Marc Fleisher, said on Sunday. Okur would be opting out of $9 million he is due to make this season in order to become a free agent. The Jazz face opt-out decisions ahead of a Tuesday deadline from Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and Okur. All indications Sunday continued to be that Boozer and Okur would opt out while Korver would not. "I think he's looking to do what will make sense going forward for him," Fleisher said of Okur, "and whether that's with the Jazz or not, it's undecided at this point. We're going to look at all the options before he makes his decision."

Salt Lake Tribute

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There was speculation on Sunday night that the Thunder might be preparing an offer for Paul Millsap. Millsap is a restricted free agent, and former Jazz director of player personnel Troy Weaver is now a part of Oklahoma City's front office. The Thunder are expected to have $11 million in cap space this summer.

Salt Lake Tribute

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Michael Finley still hasn't decided whether he'll opt out of the final year of his contract with the Spurs. Finley's option for the 2009-10 season is worth $2.5 million. Spurs general manager R.C. Buford said last week that Finley had given him no indication as to his plans, but he only has until Tuesday to make a decision.

San Antonio Express News

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Ricky Rubio remains confused about where he will be playing this season. "I have more uncertainty about my future now than before the draft; every minute I'm in a different place," Rubio told the El Periodico newspaper of Barcelona in Monday's edition. Rubio and his father were to quietly fly to Minneapolis last Saturday for conversations with Wolves president of basketball operations David Kahn. "It's like being in a bag and not knowing what is going up or down," Rubio said. "For now, I think I may return to the ACB, but we'll see."

Pioneer Express

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76ers general manager Ed Stefanski has denied a rumor that the team could trade Elton Brand to the Heat. The rumor, which was printed in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, was apparently build around the fact that Miami signed Brand to an offer sheet a few years ago. The "rumored" deal had Philadelphia shipping Brand to the Heat for Jermaine O'Neal and Daequan Cook. "Absolutely not," Stefanski said of any talks between the two clubs.

Philadelphia Inquirer

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The Lakers and Kings appear to be the front runners to land guard Nate Robinson, a restricted free agent of the Knicks. Sacramento was reportedly close to swinging a deal that involved Robinson and Jared Jeffries at February's trading deadline, but talks between the Kings and Knicks fell through. It's possible that the two teams could rekindle talks this summer. The Lakers was rumored to have inquired about Robinson after he scored 33 points at the Staples Center in December, and both Kobe Bryant and Jerry Buss gushed about the guard after the mid-December game.

Newsday

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The Milwaukee Bucks decided against a qualifying offer to Charlie Villanueva, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Bucks did make qualifying offers to Ramon Sessions and Ersan Ilysova which means the Bucks can match any offer from another team. Villanueva averaged 16.2 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game in 2008-2009. Bucks General Manager John Hammond chose not to discuss on his decision to make Villanueva a free agent. NBA teams have until Tuesday to make qualifying offers to their free agents. "Well, I would like to thank my Milwaukee fans, for three great years, and Senator Kohl, but my journey in Milwaukee has come to a end," wrote Villanueva on his Twitter page.

ESPN.com

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According to sources, Charlie Villanueva will be one of Cleveland's free-agent targets when teams are allowed to speak with them Wednesday. The Cavs have their mid-level exception, expected to be around $5.6 million to $5.8 million, to offer in the first year of a contract. Villanueva's qualifying offer would have been $4.6 million. His salary last season was $3.4 million. Several teams with more salary cap space, such as the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder, might have interest in Villanueva. Cleveland is also expected to pursue Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess.

Plain Dealer

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Sources close to Carlos Boozer told ESPN.com he will wait until Tuesday to decide whether or not to he will exercise a $12.7 million player option for the 2009-10 season. There is a sizable chance Boozer will not test the free agent waters. A few months ago, Boozer was much more confident about his decision. He told ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan that he was opting out in December. "I'm opting out. No matter what, I'm going to get a raise regardless," Boozer told ESPN.com. "I am going to opt out. I don't see why I wouldn't. I think it's a very good business decision for me and my family, but I'd also like to see what happens with the Jazz and stay here."

ESPN.com

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Some interesting one's there. Looks like Charlie V's on the move

Well apparently, the Rockets offered Battier and Brooks for Rubio but the T-Wolves declined.

http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba-blog/houston-rockets-playing-with-fire-offering-battier-and-brooks-for-rubio-ar50588.html

Luckily this didn't go through, Battier is too important and I really rate Brooks. As much as I would love to see Rubio is Houston, I think we have A LOT of other things to work out before going after him.

Things like re-signing Artest and finding out the absolute truth about Yao Ming's foot. Then look at Rubio. I think an offer of Landry, Lowry and Brian Cook's expiring contract could be something of interest to the T-Wolves, but definitely not Battier or Brooks.

Do you know how much cap space they have Sparky? Would going after Gortat be an option?

Blazers are talking with Turkoglu, but I don't think he will come to us. Detroit can offer him more money which is what I think he is after. If he wanted a ring he would have stayed with Orlando

EDIT: It's beleived we have made him an offer of 5 years/50mil. We have renounced rights to Koponen and Freeland who are playing overseas, freeing up approx 1.8mil I think.

As usual, a tonne of rumours today:

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The Magic aren't expected to be able to match offers for restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat. Gortat made just $770,000 this past season, and Orlando general manager Otis Smith said that the team would be out of the running to retain him if the offers "were north of 5 [$5 million per season.]" Houston seems like a possible fit for Gortat with news of Yao Ming's latest serious health setback.

Orlando Sentinel

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Brandon Bass is drawing a lot of attention on the free agent market, according to his agent. "Brandon likes Dallas and appreciates the Mavericks," agent Tony Dutt said. "He will certainly look at that, but he will look at other options, too. I'm pretty comfortable in saying he's going to get a ton of interest." Bass is believed to be seeking the mid-level exception, which is expected to be worth between $5 million and $5.5 million. Dutt added that Bass isn't necessarily looking to sign with a team where he can start.

Dallas Morning News

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The Raptors haven't ruled out re-signing Shawn Marion and what happens with him may dictate their entire free agency. The Raptors will likely offer $21 million over three seasons. "If it gets to the point where we're not comfortable with the proceedings [regarding Marion] I may use the space to go another way, either to acquire a player in a trade or by signing someone with the free-agent money," Bryan Colangelo said. "I have to be open-minded to that because if we're not getting anywhere with Shawn and there's not a deal we like in a sign-and-trade scenario then utilizing the money is certainly an option." Colangelo would then have $10 million to spend and could potentially sign Hedo Turkoglu.

Globe and Mail

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Nate Robinson may accept the Knicks' qualifying offer and return to New York for at least one more season. The decision would make Robinson an unrestricted free-agent in the summer of 2010 when several marquee players are expected to be on the market.

New York Post

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Anderson Varejao has elected not to exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers, as expected. "Anderson Varejao has officially informed the Cavs that he will be a free agent at midnight," writes Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer.

Brian Windhorst @ Twitter

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The Pacers have made qualifying offers to Jarrett Jack and McRoberts. Though both will be restricted free agents, the Pacers retain the right to match any offers from other teams. "We want 'em back," said Larry Bird. "We know what we can do with Josh but Jarrett's still out there. We have to wait and see if anybody puts an offer in on him. I'm sure there's a lot of teams interested but with the economy the way it is, I don't see a lot of movement."

NBA.com

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Jamal Crawford had an opt out clause in his contract this year, but has promised the Hawks that he won't opt out. Crawford has two years and $19 million left on his deal, and signed an agreement that he would not opt out. "Looking forward, I'm ecstatic," Crawford told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "They could have sent me anywhere. To come to an up-and-coming team, a team that went to the second round of the playoffs, they were fun to watch... . I'm happy to be here and be a part of it."

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur announced today he has elected to remain with the franchise for the 2009-10 season, and is declining to exercise his early termination option. “We are looking forward to Memo’s return,” said Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor. “He has clearly been an integral part of our success since his arrival and we are hopeful that he will continue to perform at such a high level in the future.”

RealGM Press Release

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Amare Stoudemire has little interest in joining the Warriors, according to two sources. The sources also indicated that the likeliest scenario at this point is for Stoudemire to stay with the Suns this season. Stoudemire has told associates that he believes the Warriors could be giving up too much in the proposed deal, which would include Andris Biedrins, Brandan Wright, Marco Belinelli and possibly Stephen Curry. Stoudemire is also reluctant to play center.

Mercury News

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Ron Artest's agent David Bauman said Yao Ming's condition has not changed his clients desire to return to the Rockets next season. "Our first choice is to do a deal with Houston, Bauman said. Yao's situation doesn't change that. It has not affected us one way or another. "He's concerned more for Yao than anything." Bauman said that he and Artest are confident that if Yao does miss much or all of next season, the Rockets have the depth and roster flexibility to make moves without stepping back to rebuild. "The beauty of what Daryl (Morey, the Rockets general manager) has done, is the Rockets are not just Yao Ming," Bauman said. "They are Ron. They are Aaron (Brooks). They are Shane (Battier) And they are (Luis) Scola. That's the great thing about this team. They can fire on five or six different cylinders."

Houston Chronicle

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A source told Ken Berger that he believes David Lee's days as with the Knicks are over. Agent Mark Bartelstein will reportedly have Lee sign an offer sheet with the Grizzlies or Thunder that the Knicks will not be willing to match. "It's a tough loss for New York, but they don't want to screw up their 2010 plan," the source said.

CBS Sports

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The Rockets could provide the Knicks with some additional 2010 cap space by taking on Eddy Curry. Daryl Morey, according to a source, would be interested in discussing a Tracy McGrady for Curry ($10.5M) and Cuttino Mobely ($9M, 80 percent) swap.

Newsday

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Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer announced on Tuesday that he is exercising his player option for 2009-10. Boozer will make $12.657 million this season and join the famed 2010 class a free agent next summer. “We are excited that Carlos has decided to remain with the Jazz,” said Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor. “We are hopeful he can continue to play at an All-Star level and will have an injury-free season.” Boozer had been widely expected to become a free agent, but the economic climate of the NBA made delaying his free agency by one season a prudent decision.

RealGM